By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff Here is our preview of Thursday’s UEFA Champions League clash between Atletico Madrid and RB Leipzig, including predicted lineups. RB Leipzig dropped points for the first time this season at the weekend as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Union Berlin. Marco Rose’s men dominated possession, but...
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“We’re overjoyed and incredibly grateful” – Manuel Akanji reveals wholesome family news on Instagram
“We’re overjoyed and incredibly grateful” – Manuel Akanji reveals wholesome family news on Instagram Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji has revealed wholesome personal news on his social media channels on Wednesday evening regarding the arrival of his third child. It is the latest good news to arrive for the Swiss international in an exemplary career in...
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Centuries-old Swiss sport stays fresh – Taipei Times
AFP, HOCHSTETTEN, Switzerland Hornussen, a centuries-old Swiss sport where a puck is lashed with a stick sending it flying at speeds of up to 300kph is embracing modernity with each shot now recorded using a smartphone app and clips shared on TikTok. The quirky sport gets its name from the puck, known as a hornuss...
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Ten-man Spain sink Switzerland in 4-1 Nations League romp
GENEVA – Coach Luis de la Fuente hailed unfancied striker Joselu after Spain grabbed their first win since lifting the Euro 2024 title by comprehensively beating Switzerland 4-1 in the Nations League in Geneva on Sept 8, despite going down to 10 men. Joselu scored a fourth-minute header and Fabian Ruiz struck Spain’s second in...
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What fans are saying about Lamine Yamal after 45-minute performance vs Switzerland
Lamine Yamal continues to take the football world by storm as the Barcelona prodigy orchestrated 10-man Spain’s 4-1 victory over Switzerland on Sunday evening. Just three minutes in, the teenage sensation set up his country’s opening goal by assisting Joselu to take the lead. A few minutes later, the 17-year-old contributed to Spain’s second goal...
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Fabián leads Spain through Swiss muddy terrain
Nearly 30,000 people at the Geneva Stadium made the second Nations League match different to the one in Serbia. There was more of a footballing feel in Switzerland, even if everything else was not. The stadium had been plagued by fungus for days, making it unplayable, and the rain continued to fall throughout the match. ...
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Nations League: Fabian Ruiz double helps 10-man Spain thump Switzerland 4-1
Spain’s Fabian Ruiz scored twice as his 10-man side defeated Switzerland 4-1 in the pouring rain in Geneva to earn its first victory in Nations League A Group Four on Sunday and inflict a second successive defeat on its host. Euro 2024 winner Spain had been held to a dour 0-0 draw by Serbia in...
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West Ham United sign Switzerland midfielder Seraina Piubel | West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United is delighted to confirm the signing of Switzerland international Seraina Piubel from FC Zürich Frauen. An exciting attacking midfielder with an eye for goal, Piubel has penned a three-year-contract with the Hammers, becoming Rehanne Skinner’s seventh signing of the summer transfer window. Piubel has played at FC Zürich Frauen since the age...
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Nations League roundup: 10-man Spain enjoy rout in Switzerland
The newly crowned European champions Spain romped to a 4-1 away win against Switzerland in Nations League Group A4, despite being down to 10 men after just 20 minutes. Luis de la Fuente’s side had been held to a 0-0 draw by Serbia in their pool opener but raced into a 2-0 lead in Geneva...
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Switzerland 1-4 Spain: Talking points as 10-men European champions show different quality – Soccer News
Following a rather disappointing goalless draw against Serbia a few days ago, Spain have ended this international break on a high note as they beat Switzerland in Geneva to earn their first victory of the Nations League campaign. Joselu broke the deadlock in the fourth minute already, and Fabian Ruiz added another goal only nine...
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Ferran and Lamine Yamal shine for La Roja! Spain beat Switzerland 4-1 in the Nations League
FC Barcelona players continue to shine at international level. Spain earned their first win on Matchday 2 of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League season with a 4-1 win over Switzerland with a brace from Fabián Ruiz and goals from Joselu and Ferran Torres. Lamine Yamal provided an assist. Spain suffered but won In a match...
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Switzerland 1-4 Spain: Highlights, man of the match, stats from Nations League game
Fabian Ruiz scores twice as 10-man Spain record a 4-1 victory over Switzerland in their second match of the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League. Fabian Ruiz scored twice as 10-man Spain recorded an impressive 4-1 victory over Switzerland in their second match of the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League on Sunday night. Spain took the lead in...